Tag: Cilantro

It’s alluring… It could be savory, or sweet, but seems somewhat risky in comparison to whipping together a regular pico de gallo. It sounds very sophisticated, but you may be still intimidated. We are here to help you untangle the anatomy of a mango salsa!Continue reading “The Anatomy of a Mango Salsa”

Cilantro can be found in Mexican, Asian and Caribbean cooking. Like many fresh herbs, cilantro possesses several health benefits. Cilantro is virtually calorie and fat free bringing only 5 calories to the table for 9 sprigs! Fortunately, those nine sprigs are packed full or beta-carotene which is a necessary precursor to vitamin A and can be stored up unlike vitamin A, and Vitamin K which contributes to proper blood clotting and bone formation. According to the National Cancer Institute cilantro is an herb with anti-cancer properties. In naturopathic medicine it is known as a blood cleaning herb that can help detoxify you.Continue reading “Cilantro 101”